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What is LITFULO?

What is LITFULO?

LITFULO is a prescription medicine that is a kinase inhibitor. LITFULO is used to treat an immune system problem that causes severe hair loss (alopecia areata) in adults and children 12 years and older.

It is not known if LITFULO is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age.

Before taking LITFULO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

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have an infection
are a current or past smoker
have had a heart attack, other heart problems, or stroke
have liver problems
have low platelet counts or white blood cell counts
have recently received or are scheduled to receive an immunization (vaccine). People who take LITFULO should not receive live vaccines during treatment or right before starting treatment with LITFULO.
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if LITFULO will harm your unborn baby.
Females who are able to become pregnant:
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Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment with LITFULO.
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There is a pregnancy registry for people who take LITFULO during pregnancy. Report pregnancies to Pfizer Inc. at 1-877-390-2940.
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if LITFULO passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with LITFULO and for 14 hours after your last dose of LITFULO. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with LITFULO.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. LITFULO and other medicines may affect each other causing side effects.

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist whenever

you get a new medicine.

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